Frissell Crossing Campground

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USDA Forest Service

11Supported overnight records

1Published site categories

9Sites with a reported party limit

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Overview This beautiful and quiet campground lies on the South Fork of the McKenzie River and was originally constructed in 1934 by the Civilian Conservation Corps. It is located well away from the main road and some of the sites spread around an open meadow.Recreation Opportunities abound in this beautiful forest setting for hiking, biking, fishing, swimming and nature viewing. The Three Sisters Wilderness Area, Box Canyon Trail, Mink Lake Basin Trail, Box Canyon Horse Camp, Terwilliger Hot Springs, and Cougar Lake Reservoir are of the many assets to this area.Facilities This developed facility has vault toilets, fire rings, picnic tables, garbage collection, and hand-pumped drinking water.Natural Features Located on the Willamette National Forest, Frissell Crossing campground resides at 2,600 feet in elevation with creek access. Douglas fir, rhododendrons, and vine maple surround this serene retreat. Nearby Attractions Hot springs and trailheads with opportunities for hiking and mountain biking are within 10 miles of the campground.

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Standard Nonelectric

Operator directions

From Blue River, OR, travel 4 miles east on Highway 126 to Aufderheide Drive (Forest Service Road 19). Turn right on Aufderheide Drive and continue south about 3/4 mile. Veer right at the Y and continue 20 miles to Frissell Crossing Campground.

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SITE / LOOP	TYPE	EQUIPMENT LIMITS	PEOPLE / VEHICLES	DRIVEWAY	ELECTRIC / SHADE
Site 01 FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 40 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 02 FRISSELL CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 03 FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Pull-Through 50 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 04 FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Pull-Through 50 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 05 FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only	12 people 2 vehicles	Pull-Through 50 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 06 FRISSELL CROSSING CAMPGROUND Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only	8 people 1 vehicles	Back-In 30 (raw length)	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 07 FRISSELL CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only	8 people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 08 FRISSELL CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only	8 people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 09 FRISSELL CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only	8 people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 10 FRISSELL CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes
Site 11 FRISSELL CROSSING Source updated: 2026-07-02	Standard Nonelectric	Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Numeric screening only	Not reported people Not reported vehicles	Back-In Not reported	Not reported Shade: Yes

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11 published campsite records

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